Aiden Cruz • Class of 2028
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Aiden Cruz

Right Back / Center Back • Class of 2028
Beach FC (CA) • 2010 ECNL Palos Verdes High School

I’m Aiden Cruz, a right back and center back in the Class of 2028. I am great in possession, love to get forward and create chances, great 1v1 defender, and have a high soccer IQ. My goal is to play college soccer.

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Location: Palos Verdes, California Club: 2010 Beach FC (CA) ECNL

Quick recruiting snapshot

  • Grad Year: 2028
  • Primary Position: Right Back
  • Secondary Position: Center Back
  • Club: Beach FC (CA) ECNL
  • High School: Palos Verdes High School
  • GPA: 4.7 (weighted)
  • Playing Style: Attack‑minded defender with elite defensive 1v1 ability and high soccer IQ

Highlight video & full matches

My socials include highlights of my play as an outside back.

Primary highlight video

▶️ YouTube: @USARecruiting

More video & social profiles

Player profile

Name
Aiden Cruz
Graduation year
2028
Primary position
Right Back
Secondary position
Center Back
Club team
Beach FC (CA) ECNL
High school
Palos Verdes High School
Playing style
Attack‑minded defender with elite defensive 1v1 ability and high soccer IQ.
Strengths
  • Elite 1v1 defending and recovery speed
  • Great attacker from the back, comfortable joining the attack
  • Strong aerial skills
  • High work rate on both sides of the ball
  • Exceptional soccer IQ
  • Good crossing and passing from wide areas
  • Incredible calm and focus under pressure
  • Dedicated teammate

Academics

I’m committed to being a strong student as well as a player. I’m working to keep my grades high and prepare for college both on and off the field.

High school
Palos Verdes High School
Graduation year
2028
GPA
4.7 (weighted)
Test scores
SAT (tbd)
Academic interests
Business, Finance, Data and Sports Analytics.

Soccer résumé

Club soccer

  • Club: 2010 Beach FC (CA) ECNL
  • League: ECNL
  • Role: Starting right back / center back

High school soccer

  • School: Palos Verdes High School
  • Team: Varsity
  • Varsity starting freshman year. Also served as Captain of the Frosh/Soph team
  • Starter on varsity team as a sophomore
  • 2025-26 Bay League Champions

Upcoming schedule

Upcoming matches and tournaments where I can be watched live.

Date Event Opponent Location Jersey #
06/25/2026 ECNL Playoff Match BVBIA ECNL Field 15 / Surf Sports Park, La Jolla, CA 12
06/27/2026 ECNL Playoff Match Lobos Rush ECNL Field 16 / Surf Sports Park, La Jolla, CA 12

Contact, college advisor & coach information

College coaches can reach out directly or contact my college advisor or club and high school coaches for more information about me as a player and teammate.

Direct contact

Club coach

High school coach

  • Name: Darek Larkins
  • Role: Palos Verdes High School Coach
  • Email: Available upon request

College advisor